Salalah: A Comoros flagged cargo ship, Phoenix 15, sank 20 nautical miles southeast of Salalah in Dhofar Governorate, the Omani Maritime Security Centre announced. The crew of 20 was safely rescued by the nearby merchant vessel Gulf Barakah, which responded promptly to the distress.
According to Bahrain News Agency, while the cause of the sinking was not disclosed, maritime operations ensured the crew’s safety. Oman remains a key maritime transit route in the Arabian Sea, requiring ongoing efforts to safeguard shipping in its territorial waters.